Good news, globetrotters! 🌍✈️ China just made traveling a whole lot easier. On Tuesday, they announced that eligible travelers from 54 countries can now enjoy visa-free transit stays for up to 240 hours—that's a full 10 days! 🎉
Previously, travelers could only stay for 72 or 144 hours without a visa. But with this new extension, you'll have more time to explore and soak in the vibrant culture of China. 🏯🕍
Even better, China is adding 21 more ports of entry to the list of places where you can take advantage of this visa-free policy. That means you can enter through any of the 60 open ports across 24 provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities. Talk about options! 😎
This policy is open to travelers from countries like Russia, Brazil, the UK, the U.S., and Canada, among others. So if you're passing through China on your way to a third country or region, you can now make the most of your layover. 🌐
And here's the cherry on top: unlike before, you can now travel across provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities within the permitted areas during your stay. Road trip, anyone? 🚗🗺️
Travel stats are already on the rise! From January to November, foreign arrivals at ports in China hit 29.2 million—a whopping 86.2% increase from last year. Out of these, 17.4 million entries were under the visa exemption policy, up by 123.3%. 📈✨
So pack your bags and get ready to discover the wonders of China, all without the hassle of a visa. Adventure awaits! 🧳🌆
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
